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Discover Bristol Bay Fishing History

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

A large wooden boat sits with the number 23 painted on it.

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

A wooden boat with the number 23 painted in black on it.
An intact icon of Bristol Bay's historic salmon fishing industry

NPS / T. Tessier

Libby's Number 23 Bristol Bay Double-Ender


There are only 10 museum quality double-enders in existence and one is stationed outside the Port Alsworth Visitor Center. Discover more about this fully restored wooden vessel that served the fishing industry from 1914 until 1951. Learn the remarkable history of Bristol Bay, the world's last great wild salmon fishery that still continues to feed the world.

Last updated: September 12, 2019